Vârteșcoiu: population and statistics
Vârteșcoiu has a population of 3,471 (2026) across 38.8 km², or 89.5 people per km². It ranks 1,294 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,471 residents
- 38.8 km²
- 90 people/km²
Key points
Among the 73 localities in Vrancea County, Vârteșcoiu ranks No. 33 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 15.07 km in Vârteșcoiu, compared with an average of 5.63 km in Vrancea County and 4.84 km nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 21.9 ‰ in Vârteșcoiu, compared with an average of 19.4 ‰ in Vrancea County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Vârteșcoiu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (51 businesses).
Vârteșcoiu in numbers
Where is Vârteșcoiu?
Population of Vârteșcoiu over time
Vârteșcoiu had 3,540 residents in 2016 and 3,471 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,540 |
| 2022 | 3,486 |
| 2023 | 3,491 |
| 2024 | 3,499 |
| 2025 | 3,496 |
| 2026 | 3,471 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,434 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Odobești (9,448 residents), 3.1 km away.
All indicators for Vârteșcoiu
Value for the locality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the locality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Vârteșcoiu | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.6 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 937 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.9 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 576 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.2 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,424 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.2 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,133 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vârteșcoiu | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.07 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 358 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.03 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 363 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,478 | 164,863 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,576 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 425.8 ‰ | 450.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,345 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 53.6 m² | 52.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,190 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.03 ‰ | 2.54 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 255 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vârteșcoiu | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 27.7 ‰ | 37.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,715 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.73 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,911 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vârteșcoiu | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 48 ‰ | 167 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,294 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.9% | 1.0% | 2.3% | ranked 2,534 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Vârteșcoiu | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 28.2 m³ | 30.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,257 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Vârteșcoiu | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.58 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,225 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.58 ‰ | 0.40 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 828 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Vârteșcoiu | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 90 ‰ | 131 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,609 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,997 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Vârteșcoiu
Active businesses in the business register with a recorded activity, by section and by activity (NACE Rev. 2). Only activities with at least 3 businesses are shown.
By industry section
- Wholesale and retail trade61 · 23.4%
- Transport and storage52 · 19.9%
- Administrative and support services33 · 12.6%
- Manufacturing23 · 8.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing21 · 8.0%
- Construction17 · 6.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical13 · 5.0%
- Accommodation and food services11 · 4.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)51 · 19.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)47 · 18.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines45 · 17.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities37 · 14.2%
- Office administration and business support activities21 · 8.0%
- Specialised construction activities16 · 6.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services12 · 4.6%
- Construction of buildings12 · 4.6%
- Forestry and logging10 · 3.8%
- Food and beverage service activities10 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vârteșcoiu?
Vârteșcoiu has 3,471 residents (2026), ranking 1,294 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Vârteșcoiu?
Vârteșcoiu covers 38.8 km², with a density of 90 people per km².
Is the population of Vârteșcoiu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vârteșcoiu went from 3,540 to 3,471, a change of −1.9%.
Where is Vârteșcoiu?
Vârteșcoiu is in Vrancea County. Latitude 45.733, longitude 27.083.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vârteșcoiu?
In Vârteșcoiu, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 15.07 km (2025), ranking 358 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vârteșcoiu?
In Vârteșcoiu, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 21.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 576 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Vârteșcoiu?
The nearest to Vârteșcoiu are Odobești (3.1 km), Broșteni (4.3 km), Câmpineanca (5.4 km), Jariștea (5.7 km), Cârligele (5.7 km).